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James Laughlin at Harvard, by Ian S. MacNiven, from LITERCHOOR IS MY BEAT

James Laughlin’s transit to Harvard and Europe—and pioneering literary publishing

An update on Harvard Football

A roundup of Harvard’s football season so far

by Dick Friedman

A letter from the editor: an MIT vision of its educational future

A letter from the editor: an MIT vision of its educational future

Harvard National Medalists MacArthurs and more

A National Medal of Technology for SEAS dean, National Humanities Medalists, MacArthur Fellows, and more

The Kirkland Tap and Trotter offers rich food and a convivial atmosphere

A neighborly pub on the Somerville-Cambridge border

by Nell Porter-Brown

Max Bazerman on making organizations act ethically

Max Bazerman wants leaders to take notice of ethical challenges.

by Sophia Nguyen

Saxophonist John Payne teaches ensembles, jazz, and improvisation

Rejecting the “tyranny of competence,” John Payne helps musicians bloom.

by Craig Lambert

History turns toward the global, the scientific, and the quantitative

Scholars pursue sweeping new interpretations of the human past.

by Jonathan Shaw

Harvard vice presidents depart, sexual assault, and more

Vice-presidential vacancies in finance and communications, sexual-assault legislation, grade inflation, and more

Harvard freshman convocation, teaching, employee benefit cuts

Beginning the semester with Freshman Convocation, Morning Prayers, a learning and teaching conference, and cuts in employee benefits

The Museum of Russian Icons offers art, education, and performances

Gilded icons, stark portraits, and a warm tea room

by Nell Porter-Brown

A World War I Harvard aviator, plus a Game-worthy car buff and his wheels

A World War I Harvard aviator, plus a Game-worthy car buff and his wheels